Senior Assistant to Faculty Leadership

Senior Assistant to Faculty Leadership

We’re hiring a Senior Assistant to Faculty Leadership to provide high-level administrative support for a prominent faculty member with an intense schedule. The role focuses on calendar coordination, course logistics, guest travel arrangements, and academic event planning. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals who thrive in dynamic, mission-driven environments.

Why You’ll Want This Job:

• Earn up to $40 an hour while working in a dynamic, high-visibility academic environment
• Every day brings variety: from managing a packed calendar to preparing course materials and assisting with exciting university events
• Work with autonomy while staying closely connected to a collaborative, fast-paced team
• Be the right hand to a visionary leader with influence across academics and external ventures
• Build real-world experience in academic operations and executive support — a great stepping stone for career growth

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the day-to-day management of a high-volume calendar, coordinating real-time changes and availability windows
• Prepare academic course materials, including syllabi and course packets; manage student waitlists before each semester
• Organize logistics for annual conferences, small workshops, and student engagement events (e.g., dinners)
• Coordinate travel and accommodations for guest speakers and academic visitors
• Stay in frequent contact with the Faculty Director to ensure alignment across activities and meetings

Requirements:

• 3+ years of recent administrative experience in an office or academic setting
• Proficiency with Google Calendar, Zoom, Asana, and Outlook
• Strong communication and organizational skills under tight deadlines

Preferred Skills:

• Experience managing course logistics or enrollment
• Familiarity with academic or nonprofit event coordination
• Ability to handle shifting priorities and fast-changing schedules

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